Medium INTEGER +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Consider the sulphides HgS, PbS, CuS, Sb2S3, As2S3 and CdS. Number of these sulphides soluble in 50% HNO3 is ___________.

Answer (integer) 4

Solution

Pbs, CuS, As<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>, CdS are soluble in 50% HNO<sub>3</sub>. <br><br> HgS, Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> are insoluble in 50% HNO<sub>3</sub><br><br>So, answer is 4.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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